Author Question: John is a circulating nurse in the operating room. He is usually assigned to general surgery, but on ... (Read 141 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

John is a circulating nurse in the operating room. He is usually assigned to general surgery, but on this day he is assigned to the orthopedic room. He is unfamiliar with the routines and studies the doctor's preference cards before each patient.

The fourth patient comes into the room and John prepares a site for a biopsy using a Betadine solution. The surgeon prefers another solution. He notices what John has done and immediately corrects him by rudely insulting John. Which of the following is the most appropriate approach to conflict resolution in this example? a. Collaboration
b. Compromising
c. Avoiding
d. Withdraw

Question 2

In institutions that practice shared governance, the responsibility for unit outcomes rests with the:

a. nursing team.
b. nurse manager.
c. individual nurse.
d. chief nursing officer (CNO).

cici · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Compromise involves negotiation or an exchange of concessions and supports a balance of pow-er.

Answer to Question 2

A
In institutions that practice shared governance, the responsibility broadens from the skill and ex-pertise of nurse managers to the skill and innovation of the clinical nursing staff. The responsi-bility for unit outcomes rests with the whole team, not just with the individual nurse manager.